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February 25, 2019
12 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Prisco, Kathryn Manupelli, Andrew Schultz, Robert Mauceri
Absent: Stephen O'Leary
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MINUTES
Table the January 28, 2019 Regular Session Minutes as Written
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO TABLE THE JANUARY 28, 2019 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO TABLE THE JANUARY 28, 2019 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MRS. MANUPELLI SECONDED BY: MR. MAUCERI VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS - MR. O'LEARY ABSENT).” (Motion: Manupelli, second: Mauceri)
Approve the January 28, 2019 Executive Session Minutes as Written
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 28, 2019 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 28, 2019 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS - MR. O'LEARY ABSENT).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Manupelli)
The Maximum Useful Life of the Departmental Equipment to Be Financed with the Proceeds of the Borrowings Listed Below Authorized by the Vote of the Town Passsed June 4, 2018 (Article 15) Is Hearby...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE THAT THE MAXIMUM USEFUL LIFE OF THE DEPARTMENTAL EQUIPMENT TO BE FINANCED WITH THE PROCEEDS OF THE BORROWINGS LISTED BELOW AUTHORIZED BY THE VOTE OF THE TOWN PASSSED JUNE 4, 2018 (ARTICLE 15) IS HEARBY DETERMINED PURSUANT TO MGL CHAPTER 44, SECTION 7(1) TO BE AS FOLLOWS: PURPOSE BORROWING AMOUNT MAXIMUM USEFUL LIFE WHEELED LOADER $185,000 15 YEARS I FURTHER CERTIFY THAT THE VOTES WERE TAKEN AT A MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, THAT NO VOTE WAS TAKEN BY SECRET BALLOT, THAT A NOTICE STATING THE PLACE, DATE, TIME AND AGENDA FOR THE MEETING (WHICH AGENDA INCLUDED THE ADOPTION OF THE ABOVE VOTES) WAS FILED WITH THE TOWN CLERK AND A COPY THEREOF POSTED IN A MANNER CONSPICUIOUSLY VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL HOURS IN OR ON THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING THAT THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK IS LOCATED, OR, IF APPLICABLE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF NOTICE PRESCRIBED OR APPROVED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AS SET FORTH IN 940 CMR 29.03 (2)(B), AT LEAST 48 HOURS, NOT INCLUDING SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND LEGAL HOLIDAYS, PRIOR TO THE TIME OF THE MEETING AND REMAINED SO POSTED AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING, THAT NO DELIBERATIONS OR DECISION IN CONNECTION WITH THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS VOTE WERE TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH G.L. CHAPTER 30A SECTIONS 18-25 AS AMENDED.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE THAT THE MAXIMUM USEFUL LIFE OF THE DEPARTMENTAL EQUIPMENT TO BE FINANCED WITH THE PROCEEDS OF THE BORROWINGS LISTED BELOW AUTHORIZED BY THE VOTE OF THE TOWN PASSSED JUNE 4, 2018 (ARTICLE 15) IS HEARBY DETERMINED PURSUANT TO MGL CHAPTER 44, SECTION 7(1) TO BE AS FOLLOWS: PURPOSE BORROWING AMOUNT MAXIMUM USEFUL LIFE WHEELED LOADER $185,000 15 YEARS I FURTHER CERTIFY THAT THE VOTES WERE TAKEN AT A MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, THAT NO VOTE WAS TAKEN BY SECRET BALLOT, THAT A NOTICE STATING THE PLACE, DATE, TIME AND AGENDA FOR THE MEETING (WHICH AGENDA INCLUDED THE ADOPTION OF THE ABOVE VOTES) WAS FILED WITH THE TOWN CLERK AND A COPY THEREOF POSTED IN A MANNER CONSPICUIOUSLY VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL HOURS IN OR ON THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING THAT THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK IS LOCATED, OR, IF APPLICABLE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF NOTICE PRESCRIBED OR APPROVED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AS SET FORTH IN 940 CMR 29.03 (2)(B), AT LEAST 48 HOURS, NOT INCLUDING SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND LEGAL HOLIDAYS, PRIOR TO THE TIME OF THE MEETING AND REMAINED SO POSTED AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING, THAT NO DELIBERATIONS OR DECISION IN CONNECTION WITH THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS VOTE WERE TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH G.L. CHAPTER 30A SECTIONS 18-25 AS AMENDED. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. MAUCERI VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS - MR. O'LEARY ABSENT).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Mauceri)
SWARANSH LLC, D/B/A SUBWAY, 72 MAIN STREET, COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE APPLICATION
Grant a Common Victualler License to Swaransh, LLC, D/B/A Subway, 72 Main Street to Expire December 31, 2019 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO GRANT A COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE TO SWARANSH, LLC, D/B/A SUBWAY, 72 MAIN STREET TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2019 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO GRANT A COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE TO SWARANSH, LLC, D/B/A SUBWAY, 72 MAIN STREET TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2019 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS - MR. O'LEARY ABSENT).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Manupelli)
REVIEW/VOTE SPECIAL EMPLOYEE STATUS
Designate the Following Position as Having Special Municipal Employee Status Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268a: Board of Health Public Health Nurse
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO DESIGNATE THE FOLLOWING POSITION AS HAVING SPECIAL MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE STATUS PURSUANT TO M.G.L. CHAPTER 268A: BOARD OF HEALTH PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO DESIGNATE THE FOLLOWING POSITION AS HAVING SPECIAL MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE STATUS PURSUANT TO M.G.L. CHAPTER 268A: BOARD OF HEALTH PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. MAUCERI VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS - MR. O'LEARY ABSENT).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Mauceri)
PUBLIC HEARING: GOLF FACILITIES MANAGMEENT, INC., D/B/B HILLVIEW SNACKS - 149 NORTH STREET - APPLICATION FOR SEASONAL WI
Grant a Seasonal Wine and Malt Beverages License for Golf Facilities Management Inc., D/B/A Hillview Snack Bar, 149 North Street to Expire December 31, 2019 Subject to All Regulatory Department...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO GRANT A SEASONAL WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES LICENSE FOR GOLF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT INC., D/B/A HILLVIEW SNACK BAR, 149 NORTH STREET TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2019 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO GRANT A SEASONAL WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES LICENSE FOR GOLF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT INC., D/B/A HILLVIEW SNACK BAR, 149 NORTH STREET TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2019 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS - MR. O'LEARY ABSENT).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Manupelli)
Continue the Public Hearing to Monday, March 18, 2019
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS - MR. O'LEARY ABSENT).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Manupelli)
LEGAL BILLS FOR DECEMBER
Approve Legal Bills for December, 2018 in the Amount of $3,667.00 as Follows: Kopelman and Paige, P.C. (General) $ 1,748.00 Kopeman and Paige, P.C. (Labor) $ 1,919.00 Total $ 3,667.00
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR DECEMBER, 2018 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,667.00 AS FOLLOWS: KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $ 1,748.00 KOPEMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) $ 1,919.00 TOTAL $ 3,667.00
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR DECEMBER, 2018 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,667.00 AS FOLLOWS: KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $ 1,748.00 KOPEMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) $ 1,919.00 TOTAL $ 3,667.00 MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS - MR. O'LEARY ABSENT).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Manupelli)
APPOINTMENTS LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment as a Member of the Library Trustees for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2020. (One Opening) 1) Michelle Mullet (Recommended Candidate)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE LIBRARY TRUSTEES FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2020. (ONE OPENING) 1) MICHELLE MULLET (RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE)
Each member who voted named the same choice (Mullet), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE LIBRARY TRUSTEES FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2020. (ONE OPENING) 1) MICHELLE MULLET (RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE) MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: MRS. MANUPELLI MULLET MR. SCHULTZ MULLET MR. PRISCO MULLET MR. MAUCERI MULLET 4-0 - MULLET (UNANIMOUS - MR. O'LEARY ABSENT) CONSERVATION COMMISSION - FULL MEMBER.” (Motion: Schultz, second: Manupelli)
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as Member of the Conservation Commission for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2021. 1) Randall Mason (Recommended Candidate) 2) Lauren...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS MEMBER OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2021. 1) RANDALL MASON (RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE) 2) LAUREN BESHARA 3) TOMAS SANCHEZ
Each member who voted named the same choice (Mason), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS MEMBER OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2021. 1) RANDALL MASON (RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE) 2) LAUREN BESHARA 3) TOMAS SANCHEZ MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: MRS. MANUPELLI MASON MR. SCHULTZ MASON MR. PRISCO MASON MR. MAUCERI MASON 4-0 - MASON (UNANIMOUS - MR. O'LEARY ABSENT) CONSERVATION COMMISSION - ASSOCIATE MEMBER.” (Motion: Schultz, second: Manupelli)
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as an Associate Member of the Conservation Commission for a Term to Expire December 31, 2019 (One Opening) 1) Michael Houle 2) John Lape...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2019 (ONE OPENING) 1) MICHAEL HOULE 2) JOHN LAPE (RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE) 3) BETH ADAMS
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose ("MRS. MANUPELLI LAPE MR. SCHULTZ LAPE MR. PRISCO LAPE MR. MAUCERI LAPE 4-0 - LAPE (UNANIMOUS - MR. O'LEARY ABSENT) TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT See attached. Topics Discussed: - Wine and Food Social; - Snow and Ice expenses; - The Wall That Heals; and - VFW request for repayment of donation. OLD AND N"), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2019 (ONE OPENING) 1) MICHAEL HOULE 2) JOHN LAPE (RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE) 3) BETH ADAMS MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: MRS. MANUPELLI LAPE MR. SCHULTZ LAPE MR. PRISCO LAPE MR. MAUCERI LAPE 4-0 - LAPE (UNANIMOUS - MR. O'LEARY ABSENT) TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT See attached. Topics Discussed: - Wine and Food Social; - Snow and Ice expenses; - The Wall That Heals; and - VFW request for repayment of donation. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS Mr. Mauceri: - His time on the board is winding down now as he will not be running again for Select Board. He was glad to see that two candidates had pulled papers for Select Board. Mr. Schultz: - Thanked Mr. Prisco and Mr. Mauceri for their many years of service on the Select Board. - Mentioned a "spirited" social media discussion on why many people are not running for positions. Mrs. Manupelli: - Stated that running for office may not be everyone's "cup of tea." Mrs. Manupelli mentioned that North Reading has an active volunteer community, but volunteers may not sit on a board. Many members of the community volunteer in other ways including with the school department, through religious organizations and as athletic coaches. Mr. Prisco: - Reflected on his time on the Select Board and noted many of the challenges including personal verbal attacks and mean spirited letters sent to his home. Mr. Prisco encouraged the community to get involved rather than criticize. - Made a note to review the capital process and further evaluate finances to address many of the poor roads in town. The roads are deteriorating quickly and are in need of repair. Encouraged the Board to consider allocating an extra $1 million (estimated) to the DPW this year for road repairs. - Asked for the DPW to present photos of their sleep/breakroom during their budget hearings. Mr. Prisco would like members of the board to consider making modifications to this space. Members of the DPW work long hours during weather and emergency situations. This space is needed for basic rest and downtime between shifts..” (Motion: Schultz, second: Manupelli)
Adjourn
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. SCHULTZ MOVE TO ADJOURN.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. SCHULTZ MOVE TO ADJOURN. SECONDED: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: MRS. MANUPELLI AYE MR. MAUCERI AYE MR. SCHULTZ AYE MR. PRISCO AYE VOTED 4-0 (UNANIMOUS - MR. O'LEARY ABSENT).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Manupelli)
From the North Reading Select Board’s official minutes in the town’s Document Center (Meeting Minutes, Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: North Reading Transcript (Local Headline News) candidate headshots: Stephen O’Leary and Nicholas Masse (May 2024), Richard Wallner and Catherine Morrin (May 2025), Charles Tyler (April 2026).
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